According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States, on the 30th local time, an air collision between two helicopters occurred near an airport in Oregon, USA.
Yamhill County Sheriff's Office stated that the accident occurred at approximately 2:14 pm local time on Thursday, near McMinville.
The Federal Aviation Administration states that the two helicopters involved were a Robinson R22 helicopter, which had only one pilot on board, and an Airbus H125 helicopter, which carried two people. The two aircraft collided in the air near McMinville Municipal Airport.
Yamhill County Sheriff's Office issued a statement on social media: "Local law enforcement, firefighters, and medical responders have arrived at the scene." The statement also stated that the casualties of the two aircraft passengers are currently unknown.
The roads around the accident scene have been closed.
The Sheriff's Office stated that they have contacted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and both agencies will conduct investigations.
The Federal Aviation Administration stated that this investigation will be led by the National Transportation Safety Board of the United States.
